Sports in Society: Issues and Controversies
di: Jay J. Coakley - Elizabeth Pike
This excellent new edition continues the legacy of the previous ten editions of "Sports in Society". Combining the original structure with new material, the authors introduce research and discussion which encompasses a global view of the sociology of sport. The sociology of sport is a sub-discipline of sociology that studies sports as part of social and cultural life. Sensitive topics, such as religion, have been integrated throughout the text to provide a holistic view of society. Drawing on a number of contemporary issues, terms and debates in sports, the authors use a range of specific cases to bring theory to life.
Indice dei contenuti di: Sports in Society: Issues and Controversies
1. The Sociology of Sport: What Is It and Why Study It? 2. Using social theories: How Can They Help Us Study Sports in Society? 3. Studying the past: Does it help us understand sports today? 4. Sports and Socialisation: Who plays and what happens to them? 5. Sports and Young People: Are organised schemes worth the effort? 6. Deviance in Sport: Is it out of control? 7. Violence in sport: How does it affect our lives? 8. Gender and Sports: Does equity require ideological changes? 9. Race, Ethnicity and National Identity: Are they important in Sports? 10. Social Class: Do money and power matter in sports? 11. Sports and the Economy: What are the characteristics of commercial sport? 12. Sports and the Media: Could they survive without each other? 13. Sports, Politics and Globalisation: How do Governments and Global processes influence sport? 14. Sport in the Future: What can we create?
